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Lycopodium as a treatment for Urate Deposition (gout) in birds: case report
Coelho, Cideli de Paula; Von Ancken, Adalberto; Pinheiro, Sonia Regina.
Affiliation
  • Coelho, Cideli de Paula; Santo Amaro University. São Paulo. BR
  • Von Ancken, Adalberto; High Dilution Science. São Paulo. BR
  • Pinheiro, Sonia Regina; High Dilution Science. São Paulo. BR
Int. j. high dilution res ; 21(1): 22-22, May 6, 2022.
Article in English | LILACS, HomeoIndex Homeopathy | ID: biblio-1396567
Responsible library: BR926.1
ABSTRACT
A 3-year-old male cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) was diagnosed with joint arthritis due to hyperucemiasyndrome. The bird presented deposition of urate crystals on the synovial membrane with inflammation of joints and tendons (tufts), causing listlessness, anorexia and lameness, with difficulty in keeping perched or moving. Laboratory tests displayed an increase in uric acid and creatinine phosphokinase levels, and leukocytosis despite lymphopenia. Unsucessfully, the animal had been treated with allopathic medicine for 2 months, without a favorable response and still developing stressful reaction to handling.

Methodology:

High dilution therapy was attempted with 2 globules of Lycopodiumclavatum30 cH /bid and Arnica montana30 cH /bid /oral. The most expressive tufts were removed with daily cleaning of the affected area; a new diet was established and perches were removed, allowing the bird to remain on a flat surface until regression of symptoms. The medication was continued for 30 days. On the second appointment, although the caregiver reported episodes of probable pain, there was an improvement in behavior with normal appetite. Lyc30cH /sid was continued and Arn30cH /bid to qid, depending on pain episodes, for over 30 days. The tutor authorized the case report through a consent form. Results and

discussion:

Follow-up laboratory tests were performed everythree months for one year, reaching normal levels for uric acid (3.5-11 mg/dL) and CK (30-245mg/dL) on the third measurement. The bird presented no formation of new tufts along the second month of treatment. After 12 months, the animal ingests homeopathic globules spontaneously and presents stable clinical presentation (Lyc30cH / sid / 3 times a week) with no recurrence and without side effects nor stressful behavior.

Conclusion:

In view of these results, it is considered that homeopathic treatment is an option to be considered in the treatment of joint arthritis from hyperuricemia syndrome in birds.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: HomeoIndex Homeopathy / LILACS Main subject: Homeopathic Therapeutics / Lycopodium / Gout Language: English Journal: Int. j. high dilution res Journal subject: Homeopathy / Terapias Complementares Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: High Dilution Science/BR / Santo Amaro University/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: HomeoIndex Homeopathy / LILACS Main subject: Homeopathic Therapeutics / Lycopodium / Gout Language: English Journal: Int. j. high dilution res Journal subject: Homeopathy / Terapias Complementares Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: High Dilution Science/BR / Santo Amaro University/BR
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